WITHIN THE RUINS: Instrumental Edition Of Phenomena II Out Today On MNRK Heavy + US Tour Dates Announced

Progressive deathcore behemoths WITHIN THE RUINS today present the instrumental edition of their critically adored Phenomena II full-length.

Bassist Paolo Galang comments, “Instrumental versions were initially included with our Phenomena II vinyl releases. We’re stoked to finally share these versions to everyone else who couldn’t pick up a copy. We know WITHIN THE RUINS fans love a good instrumental! Make sure to grab tickets to one of these August shows and let’s hang out!”

WITHIN THE RUINS has booked a short run of live dates surrounding their performance at the Michigan Metal Fest. The journey begins August 20th in Albany, New York and runs through August 24th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. See all confirmed shows below.  

WITHIN THE RUINS’ Road To Michigan Metal Fest Tour 2025 w/ Ov Sulfur: 
8/20/2025 Empire Underground – Albany, NY
8/21/2025 The Song & Dance – Syracuse, NY
8/22/2025 The Foundry – Cleveland, OH
8/23/2025 Michigan Metal Fest – Battle Creek, MI
8/24/2025 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA

Phenomena II – Instrumental is available digitally. Preview and purchase the record at THIS LOCATION.

Evolution drives longevity. WITHIN THE RUINS relentlessly pushes forward, incinerating complacency and innovating out of its ashes. The Western Massachusetts quartet — Joe Cocchi (guitar), Kevin McGuill (drums), Paolo Galang (bass, clean vocals), and Steve Tinnon (lead vocals) — razes convention with a sonic sensory onslaught anchored by polyrhythmic bludgeoning, head-nodding grooves, viscerally evocative vocals, and vivid storytelling. 

Their controlled chaos has resulted in tens of millions of streams (a rarity for acts this uncompromisingly heavy), packed houses on tour, and widespread acclaim courtesy of Alternative Press, American Songwriter, Loudwire, Metal Injection, Phoenix New Times, and many more. 

2024’s Phenomena II serves as the sequel to the WITHIN THE RUINS’ lauded Phenomena full-length. “We had written a handful of songs, and we were searching for inspiration,” recalls guitarist Joe Cocchi. “We wanted to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Phenomena, because it was a pinnacle point of our career. I wrote a demo that reminded [vocalist] Steve [Tinnon] of Phenomena. So, it was his idea to create Phenomena II. The styles really aligned in terms of the unique guitar effects and the themes where each track tells a story from a comic book character’s point-of-view.”

“WITHIN THE RUINS are seven albums in and absolutely embracing deathcore’s more cinematic, progressive elements… striking a balance between furious, stomping beats and nimble, technical guitar lines that have an air of the neoclassical about them.” – Metal Hammer 

“The album is composed perfectly, and the music tells a story… one of the best albums I have heard in a very long time. Go listen and experience the phenomenon.” – New Noise Magazine

“Proggy deathcore for all!” – Metal Injection 

“…an underrated band that deserves more popularity and attention. The guitar leads the way into a video game world type of sound, with an Yngwie Malmsteen virtuosity in some parts. The bass and drums set the pace and support the guttural growls on top. Their sound is strong with low tuning and the album could be the perfect soundtrack whilst you’re playing a video game.” — This Day In Metal

“This album is utter pulverization. WITHIN THE RUINS are limitless in their music. The bonkers (that’s the technical term) sounds the instruments make, the hissing backing vocals, the melodic breaks, the grooves and the riffs are a treat. Get the painkillers in and turn it up – Phenomena II is a welcome headache waiting to happen.” – Devolution Magazine

“…recommended to anyone that likes their music technical, ferocious, and brilliantly executed.” – Metal Epidemic

“Precise, potent, and engaging.” – Hotel Hobbies

“A must-listen for any fan of ‘core of progressive music in general.” — Moshville Times

“Alien tech death leads accompany groovy modern rhythms while angry hardcore vocal stylings keep the proceedings moving… Keen observers will quickly notice the lead guitar playing the motif from the 1990s X-Men theme song. The album seems to be an ode to heroes and the hardship of that life. The music is heavy enough to properly convey that message.” – Metal Digest

WITHIN THE RUINS:
Joe Cocchi – guitar
Kevin McGuill – drums
Paolo Galang – bass, clean vocals
Steve Tinnon – lead vocals

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